Pear-Shaped 11-String Egyptian Oud

• Body (stave constructions) is shaped like a Bartlett pear, with smooth soft curves; lightly finished soundboard
  
• Bowl and neck covered with geometric mosaic of contrasting woods, white and black tiles, and simulated mother-of-pearl accents
  
• Three round soundholes have carved rosetted inserts and are rimmed by mother-of-pearl inlay
  
• Eleven strings--five courses of two and one single string (nylon, nylon wound, and metal wound)
  
• Nut to bridge measures approximately 24 inches
  
• Over-all dimensions are approximately 32 x 15 x 8 inches
  
• Package includes an extra set of strings, an oud pick, and a case with three locks and a hand grip (vinyl outside; cloth inside)
  

The Spirit Guide Oud Package also includes the instruction book, Elementary Course of Study for the Oud